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USDA and partners announce School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants recipients

By Benita Gingerella on May 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its partners have announced the first round of grant recipients for the program, which aims to support projects intended to strengthen the supply chain for school foodservice programs.

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Local smoked brisket brings students running to the cafeteria at Monett R-1 Schools

 By Benita Gingerella on May 17, 2024

Beef is what’s on the menu at Monett R-1 Schools thanks to its partnership with Mo Beef Kids.

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Metz Culinary Management is bringing employees back to the office by offering more than just foodservice

By Reyna Estrada on May 16, 2024

Metz has teamed up with its corporate partners to elevate office culture through food. Westfield Insurance in Ohio and Erie Insurance Group in PA have spearheaded the initiative.

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How the North Little Rock nutrition team is boosting its breakfast participation

By Benita Gingerella on May 15, 2024

The nutrition team has steadily increased its breakfast participation by about 5% annually the past two school years.

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How the nutrition team at Urbandale Community School District is bringing diverse dishes to the menu

By Benita Gingerella on May 14, 2024

The nutrition team is working to make sure that the entire student body, which represents 20 different countries, is able to experience a taste of home when they sit down for lunch.

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Southwest Foodservice Excellence's recipe-driven, plant-based trial reduces carbon emissions significantly

By Reyna Estrada on May 14, 2024

With the help of the Humane Society of the United States, the foodservice provider conducted a 4-week trial of plant-based meals.

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Minnesota lawmakers say yes to farm-to-school funding

By Benita Gingerella on May 14, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A Connecticut bill that would set up a child nutrition outreach program has been approved by lawmakers.

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How one university dining program is luring Taylor Swift fans and more feel-good ideas to borrow

By Tara Fitzpatrick on May 13, 2024

Heart of Foodservice: In this installment of FSD’s new weekly series, we check out a lunch for Taylor Swift fans, kids testing new menu items, Jet Tila’s new teaching style and more.

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The Universal Meals program embodies inclusivity in dining at the University of Miami

By Reyna Estrada on May 10, 2024

The newly expanded program is a weekly plant-based menu offering that avoids the nine major allergens.

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How to navigate the National Restaurant Show like a pro

By Lisa Jennings and Patricia Cobe on May 09, 2024

Whether you’re a first timer or conference veteran, here’s what you need to know about the biggest restaurant show in the Western hemisphere, which begins in Chicago on May 18.

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